In 2008, he has emerged as a top flight prospect. One, who I might add, have people wondering if in fact Rasmus is the Cardinals top prospect.
Jones has been compared to a left handed Rickey Henderson, with his above average power (10-15 home run threat) and blazing speed. Just how fast is he? He is rated as the fastest prospect the Cardinals have and is 23 out of 29 in steal attempts this season.
He currently is the left fielder for the Springfield Cardinals, but that could soon change. He’s looking at a 2011 debut due to several things. He’ll need to spend another half season at Springfield before moving up to Memphis. He could certainly see time in 2010, but 2011 is more likely due to seasoning he’ll need.
Jess Todd RHP 2010
Todd is one amazing talent. He was drafted in the second round of last year’s draft, and was thought to be a relief pitcher in the making. Well, we all know about those experts who predict anything with the Cardinals…
Todd was named an All-Star for the Palm Beach Cardinals, and then again with the Springfield Cardinals. That’s right, two All-Star selections at two levels in the same year. That’s almost unheard of. He also earned himself a Futures Game selection.
Spread apart three levels this season (High Class A, Class AA, and Class AAA), Todd has posted some amazing numbers. He is 8-5 with a 2.66 earned run average (ERA) in 27 games (23 starts). He has thrown 149 innings, while walking 38 versus 132 strikeouts. Now, those are numbers.
Did I mention he’s at Memphis right now at the age of 22? With his 2.41 ERA in three Class AAA starts, he’s looking more and more like a future ace in the making.
Clayton Mortenson RHP 2010
Mortenson has the best sinker you will see in your life. He is definitely going to be one of Dave Duncan’s favorite pitchers. Mortenson throws the sinker for strikes and gets the groundball outs.
The problem? He’s gone through the system a little too quickly. At 23, you would think he’s right about where he should be in a system, but he, like Todd, was drafted last year.
Mortenson will be an intriguing prospect. If he can turn it around in Spring Training this year, he’ll be one of the young guns you want to watch.
Nick Addition LHP 2011
Drafted out of high school in 2006, Addition is a Tom Glavine in the making…though no one expects him to be as good. Addition doesn’t throw hard at all. In fact, his fastball tops out at about 88 or 89 miles per hour (MPH).
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